Simile and Metaphor Flashcard

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The boy was a cheetah in the race.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Life is a highway.'

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Metaphor

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Identify the figure of speech: 'My dress fit like a glove.'

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Simile

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What does it mean to compare two things?

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To compare two things means to examine their similarities and differences.

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Complete the simile: 'He was as silly as a ___________.'

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clown

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What is the purpose of using similes and metaphors in writing?

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Similes and metaphors enhance writing by creating vivid imagery and making descriptions more relatable.

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Identify the quality being compared: 'The dancer could be compared to a swan because they are both __________.'

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graceful

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'She sings like an angel.'